Adiba Nelson

It is made up of women that I've known since I was 8, and women I met last week.

Enter: Lemonade. [...] Beyoncé reminds us that she is as real a woman as the rest of us. She is a strong woman, yet made even stronger in her ability to start anew.

If I had to pinpoint it, I’d say I am a diva because I had a mom who demanded nothing but the very best from me, from how I sat in a chair, to how I entered a room, to what grades I brought home. She demanded the best from me — and now, finally, I am at a point where I demand the very best from myself, and those I surround myself with.

Want to go on a carbs and wine tour of Italy? Break out the leggings and go for it. This time is yours.

I would break girl code. And if you love me, I hope you would do it for me too.

Shit. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t get so sassy right now.

I don't love this. I don't love any part of it. I don't love the fact that a life is in my hands every moment of every day.

“Why would you do that? You have a daughter. Why would you put yourself in that position?”

There wasn’t going to be any sparkle. There wasn’t going to be any new mommy magic.

She unleashed a whole new level of #blackgirlmagic that I did not even realize I needed. And honey, if I didn't realize I needed it, well then hell, you know the world just wasn’t ready.